Which uses more RAM? Cubes or Items?

[Frost 3.3k]

So, I'm rigging something rather large, and I was wondering which uses more Ram, if there is any difference: Cubes or items.

Thank you.

[Nimi 8.3k]

21 minutes ago, Frost* said:

I understand that, but if the item was a custom texture of a single, white pixel, and I had a cube that was the same size and also white, I would assume they would use the same RAM, unless I'm wrong. If one actually used less RAM for some reason, it would be helpful to know.

It shouldn't matter then. Though if possible, try using an item to combine some cubes as it reduces the amount of timelines.(Which saves RAM, and some FPS during animation playback.)

[Ian_The_One 834]

depends on the items and cubes

[Frost 3.3k]

13 minutes ago, Ian_The_One said:

depends on the items and cubes

Suppose they are both 1x1x1 Minecraft pixel size.

[Ian_The_One 834]

14 minutes ago, Frost* said:

Suppose they are both 1x1x1 Minecraft pixel size.

then both use the same ram,they all have 6 faces

[Nimi 8.3k]

Using individual cubes in replacement for items will use more RAM. Items get rid of faces that are next to each other in the item model. Example from a diamond sword w/ backfaces enabled.

[Frost 3.3k]

7 minutes ago, Nimi said:

Using individual cubes in replacement for items will use more RAM. Items get rid of faces that are next to each other in the item model. Example from a diamond sword w/ backfaces enabled.

I understand that, but if the item was a custom texture of a single, white pixel, and I had a cube that was the same size and also white, I would assume they would use the same RAM, unless I'm wrong. If one actually used less RAM for some reason, it would be helpful to know.

[ThatGuyBrian 1.1k]

1 hour ago, Frost* said:

I understand that, but if the item was a custom texture of a single, white pixel, and I had a cube that was the same size and also white, I would assume they would use the same RAM, unless I'm wrong. If one actually used less RAM for some reason, it would be helpful to know.

more faces = more RAM

if it's a 1x1 pixel item, it'll have the same amount of faces as a cube and therefore use the same amount of RAM. this would also apply to any other square items (2x2, 3x3, 4x4, etc.)